Two Elections That Don't Mean as Much as We Think They Do

Voters today will decide two special U.S. House elections, in Georgia and South Carolina. Both are traditionally Republican seats, but the race in Georgia is expected to be very close after record spending, and the hype level is at maximum levels. Well, at least I hope this is maximum. So a reminder of what's at stake and what's not:

My conclusion? Well, I love a good election, so I'll be paying close attention to the returns. And while I won't fool myself into thinking that we're learning much about 2018 from these specials, even small effects can be worth talking about. If you hear anyone claim that the 2018 elections or the Donald Trump presidency are on the line, however, you might want to consider changing the channel.